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The WikiLeaks founder has landed in his native Australia after being released from a London prison Julian Assange needs time to “rediscover freedom” after arriving in his native Australia a free man, his wife has said. The WikiLeaks founder flew into the country’s capital Canberra on Wednesday in the final act of an extraordinary few days following […]

The game with Slovenia finished 0-0 England progressed to the European Championship knockout phase as Group C winners, but fans again expressed their frustration after Gareth Southgate’s side were held to a 0-0 draw by stubborn Slovenia. The Euro 2020 runners-up have been widely criticised following an unconvincing start to a tournament they are among […]

He will appear before a judge in the US territory of the Northern Mariana Islands WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has arrived on a remote island in the Pacific where his long-running campaign to avoid extradition to the United States will formally end and he will be a free man. Assange will appear before a judge […]

The artwork has been created by Jonathan Yeo A portrait of Sir David Attenborough has been unveiled by the Royal Society to mark the broadcaster and naturalist’s four decades as a fellow. In the artwork by Jonathan Yeo, who painted the King’s first official portrait since the coronation, a seated Sir David holds his hands […]

Stonehenge has been put forward as an addition to “the World Heritage in Danger” list by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). The UN organisation’s World Heritage Committee has published a draft decision to add the ancient monument in Wiltshire to the list, which aims to support conservation action and international assistance […]

Cameron Norrie’s poor form continued as he crashed out of the Rothesay International in Eastbourne following a disappointing first-round defeat to world number 88 Emil Ruusuvuori. The former British number one has slipped outside the top 40 after losing nine of his previous 15 matches, including first-round exits at the French Open and Queen’s. Norrie, […]

The Princess Royal has been visited in hospital by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence after she suffered minor head injuries and concussion thought to have been caused by a horse. Sir Tim arrived at the main entrance of Southmead Hospital in Bristol shortly after midday on Tuesday and the couple are expected to […]

The Emperor and Empress of Japan received a ceremonial welcome of military pomp and pageantry as their state visit began. The King and Queen greeted their guests on Horse Guards Parade where some of the nation’s most prestigious regiments were on display. The two heads of state warmly shook hands as did their wives under […]

The Tories have withdrawn support from candidates Craig Williams and Laura Saunders after they were implicated in the General Election betting row. Rishi Sunak acted after coming under mounting pressure within the party to take a tougher stance on the alleged use of inside information to bet on the timing of the July 4 poll. […]

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is travelling to his native Australia following his dramatic release from prison after five years of fighting extradition to the United States. He had to pay half a million US dollars for a chartered flight from Stansted, accompanied by a WikiLeaks lawyer, a representative of the Australian government and a medic […]



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